Build the digital playground: AI Research Robotics Lab is seeking a skilled and innovative 3D Asset Pipeline Engineer to develop and maintain scalable systems for creating physics-based 3D assets for use within the MuJoCo physics simulator. This role will be pivotal in making available tens of thousands of 3D assets with realistic physical properties specifically for robotics use cases. The successful candidate will work closely with researchers, the MuJoCo team, and other engineers to create high-quality assets that enhance our robotics simulation capabilities. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field Experience: Strong C++ and Python programming skills Demonstrated experience with 3D assets in physics simulation software Proficiency with 3D software development (e.g., Blender) Familiarity with physics simulations and/or physics-based animation software Skills: Strong understanding of 3D modelling and rigid body physics Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail Proficiency in developing automated testing systems Ability to work collaboratively in a research environment Interest in robotics, embodied reasoning, and AI research Preferred Qualifications Experience with MuJoCo physics simulator In-depth knowledge of rigid body physics simulation Experience working with Universal Scene Description (USD) Background in 3D web frontend development Experience with UX design Demonstrated success with large-scale testing and production pipelines Working Conditions Environment: Collaborative research setting with interdisciplinary teams Equipment: High-performance computing resources and specialized simulation software